let well enough alone
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The police tended to let well enough alone.
From Washington Post
"We oughta let well enough alone."
From Literature
"We oughta let well enough alone."
From Literature
“Fair enough,” said Mr. Popper, who wanted to ask for transfers in that case, but decided to let well enough alone.
From Literature
If she doesn’t want to, I think you should let well enough alone, and talk to her about her friends, or her hobbies, or about something new that’s going on in your life, instead.
From Slate
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